A team of Brooklyn superheroes dedicated to reducing our environmental impact and inspiring others.
POW. YOU'VE BEEN GREENED.

Friday, September 11, 2009

Green Brooklyn...Green City Workshops Announced!

Thursday, September 24, leave work early or go in late and smarten up...Join CENYC at Green Brooklyn…Green City, a city-wide event attracting residents from all 5 boroughs to a full day fair and symposium, where attendees can learn first-hand from local experts about the many ways New York City is creating a more sustainable future.

The State of the Climate (12pm – 1pm) FeaturingDr. Radley Horton, Columbia University and the NASA Goddard Institute for Space StudiesHugh Hough, The Climate ProjectDr. William Solecki, Hunter College

Green Your Business (1:30pm-2:30pm) FeaturingAndrew Kimball, President of the Brooklyn Navy YardRepresentative from Green DepotVanessa Knight, Director of Sustainable Business Network of New York City

Local vs. Organic: And Why We Care (3pm-4pm) FeaturingMichael Hurwitz, Director of GreenmarketAnna Lappe, bestselling author of Hope’s Edge: The Next Diet for a Small PlanetJustone Bossert, Red Jacket Orchards.

Don’t forget to bring your textiles for recycling and reuse! They might even get turned into artwork during a day-long interactive art project by Derick Melander. The event is sponsored by National Grid, TD Bank, Waste Management and Village Voice, official media sponsor. Learn More.

Brooklyn Green Team is a grassroots organization devoted to reducing the environmental impact of ourselves and inspiring others to do the same by making small changes which make a big difference. Our blog offers useful tips, resources and news that can inspire green practices. Our Eco-Challenges such as the No Plastic Bag Challenge or the Bring Your Own Mug Challenge asks individuals to pledge to make small lifestyle changes in order to make a difference through collective action. Please contact us with your ideas, anything.

Superhero Double Feature - double click

Followers

Our Partners

Visit for Comprehensive Event Listings

Park Slope Food Co-op Recycling DaysSome of the plastic the city won't take can be taken to the co-op even if you are not a member, this includes #1 and #2 plastics (not bottes or jugs), #4, #5 (only cups, tubs, caps and lids), and plastic film like dry cleaning bags, wrappers, etc. (no cellophane). All the plastic must be very clean and dry, particularly the #5 plastic. The coop can only accept plastics at the designated times listed below, and you must be willing to remain with your plastic while workers help you to sort it.